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Newspaper content
For the content of my newspaper i primarily looked at magazines for examples because i dont think many of the national and local newspapers are catered for my target audience.
I took many aspects and ideas for content from kerrang magazine this is because this is a magazine that i regularly read myself but also has a very similar target audience that i have set for my own newspaper.
The main articles in my newspaper were a gig review which feature heavily in kerrang but also an article that is more relevent to a local audience which was the best place to find live music in southend. Both of these articles could appeal to my audience in some way, one being of entertainment value and the other that is more informative.

Gig review
Social Silence is an upcoming band, consisting of four college students(Brad Winter vocals and guitar, Liam Chesher guitar, Connor Tillet bass and Tom Kanini drums) who played at Saks Underground on Saturday 27th February. The entrance fee costing only £3 was pennies compared to the experience of seeing a live band play and although this band is only known to a hand full of people the venue was packed for their very first performance. Although admittedly the band was nervous their performance showed otherwise, their performance was of professional quality and it looked as though they had a great time in the process. The band performed three songs, two covers of blink 182’s ‘All the small things’ and ‘Stay together for the kids’ which got the crowd going and one of their own songs ‘Not gunna’ which sounded fantastic. This added to cheap drinks and a unique atmosphere made a great night out and something that I would defiantly recommend.
Live music in southend
There is always a variety of different places to experience live music in Southend however its choosing the best place for you which is the problem. For those who like rock, punk and alternative genres of music there are plenty of places that you can go. Many pubs in Southend have live bands playing in the early evening; Chinnerys, Saks Underground and many of the pubs on the sea front have some of the greatest live music, with upcoming bands playing and even some well known bands going back to where they started off. These have included bands such as the stereophonic and the automatic. In this economic climate everyone is worried about money however a night out at these venues won’t break the bank, with upcoming bands being no more than £5 and more well known bands being no more than £10 your be able to have a great night out without having to do some overtime at work with a hangover, which is great for everyone.

The rest of the content was to fill column space on the front cover of the newspaper, the festival guide still being relevent to my target audiences and the this week in who article telling the reader what was going to be further in the newspaper.

In this week’s issue of WHO we have the latest gigs and artist, including events from Saks Underground, Chinnerys, The Mill and more. Find out the best place to here live music in Southend and with the summer music festivals coming up, get the essential guide to your festival needs. Social Silence feature and a chance to win some Atticus goodies.

Festival guide
Festivals can be difficult at the best of times; the bad weather, the mud and the drunken nights however it doesn’t have to be all bad. With the write equipment and the no how you’ll come out of your festival feeling like you’ve experience something great. To find out and get all the information that you need to survive your festival experience and have one of the best summers of your life turn to page 7.

I also added a small interview about what people sed about the gig which i took from kerrang magazine which asked people what they thought about the gig.

HOW WAS IT FOR YOU?

EMMA
“It was really good! I thought the venue was ideal for the bands playing there and there was an awsome turn out. The band social silence were amazing, i would so pay to see them again, they sounded professional, they were hot stuff!”
BRAD
“The first gig went rather well in my opinion. Although it was very nerver racking playinging with a band on stage for the first time, it was a totally differnt and new experience, which i now crave to do again and again, i love the thrill of it!”
EMILY
“was a fun night out with lots of talented musicions. i would definatly go again.”


i also displayed this in a different way so that it was more noticable to the reader.



Website content

I wanted to use similar or the same content on the website as on the newspaper creating a link between the newspaper and the website, i have viewed this on many newspaper and magazine websites, i believe the main purpose of this to be if a consumer cant buy the product they can easily view the same content on the internet.

This week
In this week’s issue of WHO we have the latest gigs and artist, including events from Saks Underground, Chinnerys, The Mill and more. Find out the best place to here live music in Southend and with the summer music festivals coming up, get the essential guide to your festival needs. Social Silence feature and a chance to win some Atticus goodies.

Live music in southend
There is always a variety of different places to experience live music in Southend however its choosing the best place for you which is the problem. For those who like rock, punk and alternative genres of music there are plenty of places that you can go. Many pubs in Southend have live bands playing in the early evening; Chinnerys, Saks Underground and many of the pubs on the sea front have some of the greatest live music, with upcoming bands playing and even some well known bands going back to where they started off. These have included bands such as the stereophonic and the automatic. In this economic climate everyone is worried about money however a night out at these venues won’t break the bank, with upcoming bands being no more than £5 and more well known bands being no more than £10 your be able to have a great night out without having to do some overtime at work with a hangover, which is great for everyone.

However i also extend some of the content that i started on the newspaper for example the summer festival guide, which on the newspaper was only a teaser and asked the reader to turn to another page however on the website i created the article.

Festival guide
Festivals can be difficult at the best of times; the bad weather, the mud and the drunken nights however it doesn’t have to be all bad. With the write equipment and the no how you’ll come out of your festival feeling like you’ve experience something great. To find out and get all the information that you need to survive your festival experience and have one of the best summers of your life turn to page 7.
Festivals can be difficult at the best of times; the bad weather, the mud and the drunken nights however it doesn’t have to be all bad. With the write equipment and the no how you’ll come out of your festival feeling like you’ve experience something great.
The right equipment is a must for a summer festival; obviously most people know the basic like a tent, sleeping bag, your ticket, however before you even get to that stage the most important thing to consider before you buy your ticket is what festival is best for you? You don’t want to be stuck in a festival that has bands you don’t like or aren’t even your taste for music. Hopefully this guide will help you to choose what festival will suit you so that you have the best festival experience.
V-festival is for those who like a variety of music ranging from rock and pop to R’n’B. This festival is usually considered to be a first timer festival which means that families and young teenagers usually attend this festival.
Reading and Leeds festival is a festival that has a focused music taste usually with bands that can be put in the alternative, rock and metal music genres. This festival is possibly for more mature music lovers with the age of the average festival goers ranging from their late teens to their mid to late 20’s.
For the true festival experience it has to be Glastonbury, with a wide variety of music and variety of people from dozens of different countries, this festival is bound to please anyone and everyone who attends. Because of the variety of different artists that play at this festival you are sure to find at least one artist that you love.

I also created new content for example the artist of the week much, the majority of the content on that page is not in the newspaper.

Artist of the week

This weeks artist of week is Social Silence, view this weeks issue for the Social Silence gig review at Saks Underground.

Social Silence is an upcoming band, consisting of four college students(Brad Winter vocals and guitar, Liam Chesher guitar, Connor Tillet bass and Tom Kanini drums) starting out simply as a college project the group have decided to stay together and try to make it big in the music business.

Brad Winter gives the rhythm to the band, as well as being front man. Although when you first meet the band he is the quietest of the four, this is unrecognizable onstage when a unique confidence shines through. This is possibly shown most profoundly in his ability with the guitar that is only visible during practice sessions or onstage. So if you happen to have the chance to see Social Silence make sure that you compel yourself to appreciate what you are listening to.

Liam Chesher also plays guitar in the band, giving a lively and energetic performance on stage; he is one of the loudest and most confident of the four. Unlike his fellow guitarist Liam gives the basic sound to the bands music playing strong rifts throughout as well as giving the energy to the bands music.

Connor Tillet gives a red hot chili peppers style to the band playing bass. Along with drummer, he helps to keep everyone in line but he also puts his own twist into the bands music. Because of this he has a special eye for great rifts for guitarists conveying his musical ability.

And finally Tom Kanini, who plays drums, keeps the rest of the band in line and on track whilst on stage. His military inspired drums beats gives the band a unique and professional sound allowing them to progress to achieve their dreams to make it big in music.